Category Archives: Food

Millions of families regularly enjoy a box of macaroni and cheese. This convenient food is ready to eat in minutes thanks to its cheese powder, and children everywhere love it. However, a new study is calling into question the safety of that mac and cheese and other products. The study was ordered by environmental groups…

There have long been warnings that the world may eventually experience a chocolate shortage due to the growing demand in rising economies like China and India. One place where there has long been a shortage of chocolate is in countries where the majority of the cocoa is grown to meet the world’s growing chocolate demands.…

Not satisfied with already being the world’s second largest brewery, Heineken has recently begun searching out new markets in an attempt to offset the impact of increased competition in the US and Europe. As part of this, Heineken recently opened a new $160 million brewery in the Ivory Coast in an attempt to capture this…

Teboho Twala’s Cure of Hangovers Is Growing in Popularity Suffering a hangover after an enjoyable night of drinking with friends can be a drag. Recently, Teboho Twala, an entrepreneur from Johannesburg, South Africa, introduced a new drink to the market called Zzero Hangover. Zzero Hangover advertises that it can help people reeling from the effects…

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are important holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Many places eat traditional foods on these days, often with symbolic meaning. In some US states, cornbread and black-eyed peas are thought to symbolize luck and prosperity. In Africa, there are some similarly symbolic foods infused with…

Back in 1972, the Kenya Nut Company was formed in the East African highlands. Known for its focus on the environment and sustainable agricultural practices, the business has caught the eye of international investors for its ability to produce some of the world’s finest macadamia and cashew nuts–two of the most sought after nut treats. …

How to brew the best beer For tasty beer that has more flavor, you can brew your own beer right from the comfort of your home. Although there are many steps to the process, you can become an expert at brewing with enough practice. For beginners who want a few pointers on brewing beer, there are…

On the Gulf of Guinea resides a Central African country with a wide variety of wildlife and terrain: Cameroon. It is a diverse and dynamic country, and its staple foods draw from other African countries, as well as influence from its European colonizers. Some Cameroon food staples include cassava, yam, potato, maize, and…

Ghana is a West African country that became independent in 1957 but has maintained a rich cultural heritage. Ghana is known as one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa, and that is reflected in its cuisine. Typical food staples in Ghana include Yams, rice, and beans, but sweet potato…